There are 4 ways to get from Motueka to Tākaka by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Motueka to Brown Hutbus Golden Bay
- Take the bus from Brown Hut to Takakabus Golden Bay
5h 15m$69–98Drive 56 km
cheapest- Drive from Motueka to Tākakacar 56 km
42 min$19–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from Motueka to Tākakataxi 56 km
42 min$210–260Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Motueka i-Site to Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackersbus Morning Departure
- Take a shuttle bus from Marahau to Tākaka
2h 49m
Motueka to Tākaka by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Motueka to Tākaka is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Motueka to Tākaka is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Motueka to Tākaka. However, there are services departing from Motueka and arriving at Takaka via Brown Hut. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Motueka and Tākaka is 159 km. The road distance is 56 km.
The best way to get from Motueka to Tākaka without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Motueka to Tākaka, including transfers.
Motueka to Tākaka bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, depart from Motueka station.
Motueka to Tākaka bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, arrive at Brown Hut station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motueka to Tākaka is 56 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Motueka to Tākaka.
There are 169+ hotels available in Tākaka.
What companies run services between Motueka, New Zealand and Tākaka, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Motueka to Takaka via Brown Hut in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- 0800 128 735
- [email protected]
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Motueka to Brown Hut
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Brown Hut to Takaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from Motueka i-Site to Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 3 525 8725
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldenbayair.co.nz
Shuttle from Marahau to Tākaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85
- Schedules at
- goldenbayair.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $210–260
Nelson City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 8225
- Website
- nelsontaxis.co.nz
Sun City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 2666
- Website
- suncitytaxis.co.nz
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